Litter
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British pronunciation/lˈɪtɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈɫɪtɝ/

Definiția și Sensul lui "litter"

01

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

litter definition and meaning
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Please do n’t throw litter on the sidewalk — use the bin.
Volunteers gathered to clean up litter from the beach.
Litter left by careless visitors is harmful to wildlife.
02

a group of newly-born mammals from the same mother

litter definition and meaning
03

material used to provide a bed for animals

04

a human-powered vehicle, typically an enclosed chair or bed, carried on poles by people

What is a "litter"?

A litter is a type of transportation used to carry people, typically consisting of a platform or chair with handles, designed to be carried by two or more people. It is often associated with royal or ceremonial use and is carried by human bearers, sometimes seen in historical or traditional settings.

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The queen traveled in a luxurious litter carried by four strong men.
During parades, nobles often rode in decorated litters.
The emperor 's litter was adorned with gold and silk curtains.
to litter
01

to make a place dirty by leaving trash or waste scattered around

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Please do n't litter in the park; dispose of your trash properly.
People who litter on the beach endanger marine life.
It 's important to teach children not to litter and to respect the environment.
02

to be scattered or left in a messy, untidy manner

Transitive: to litter a space
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Empty bottles and wrappers littered the beach after the event.
Papers littered his desk, making it hard to find anything.
The street was littered with broken glass after the accident.
03

to give birth to a group of young animals

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The cat littered in the garage, giving birth to five adorable kittens.
The farm dog littered in the barn, and the pups were quickly adopted.
The queen cat had just littered when I visited, and the kittens were already nursing.
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